coal-linked
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/koʊl lɪŋkt/
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/kəʊl lɪŋkt/
connected to coal
Etymology
'coal-linked' originates from Modern English, specifically the compound of the noun 'coal' and the past participle 'linked', where 'coal' meant 'mineral used as fuel' and 'link' meant 'to join or connect'.
'coal' comes from Old English 'col' (from Proto-Germanic roots for coal) and 'link' derives from Germanic/Old Norse roots meaning 'join' or 'ring'; the compound 'coal-linked' is a modern English formation (20th century onward) combining these elements to describe things associated with coal.
Initially formed to mean 'connected or associated with coal', the meaning has remained stable and is still used to indicate dependence on or association with coal.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected with, dependent on, or associated with coal (the fuel or the coal industry). Often used to describe prices, policies, infrastructure, or sectors whose performance or status is tied to coal.
Coal-linked electricity tariffs rose after the price of coal increased.
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Last updated: 2026/01/15 10:44